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A person holding a skate eggcase, also known as a mermaid's purse, with a pebble beach in the background.

© Sarah Hodgson

Chesil Easter Eggcase Hunt

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What does a mermaid keep in her purse? Find out as we hunt for empty eggcases along the strandline at Chesil.

Event details

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Date

Time
2:00pm - 3:30pm
A static map of Chesil Easter Eggcase Hunt

About the event

Come along for an egg hunt with a twist this Easter! Join a warden for a walk along Chesil searching for empty eggcases washed up on the strandline. We’ll show you how to identify your finds to help with shark and ray conservation in the UK. 

BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Booking

Price

£4 per child, accompanying adults free.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Additional booking information

BOOKING ESSENTIAL - please book tickets online using the link above.

Suitable for

Families, Children, Beginners

Know before you go

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Mobility

This event involves walking over uneven and sometimes steep terrain so is not suitable for those with limited mobility.

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What to bring

Sturdy footwear (e.g. walking boots) is recommended as we will be going over some uneven ground. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions as the site is fairly exposed

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Parking information

There is a large council-owned pay and display car park (Chesil Beach Pay & Display) next to the Wild Chesil Centre.
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Bicycle parking

Yes
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking

Contact us

Wild Chesil Centre
Contact number: 01305 206191
Contact email: chesilbeach@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk